Elizabeth Finn Homes
Housekeeping Assistant - Halliwell
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Housekeeping Assistant - Halliwell Care Home
Location: Tunbridge Wells
Address: Kingswood Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 4UN
Hourly Rate: £13.45 per hour
Contract: Full-time, Permanent (30 hours per week)
Shifts: 7 hour shift, weekend availability
Halliwell Location
Elizabeth Finn is a leading care provider providing exceptional care throughout our eight prestigious care homes. Our company values are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.
Our Halliwell Home is situated on the outskirts of the charming town, Tunbridge Wells. Providing residential and nursing care to the highest of standards in a beautiful, homely environment.
About The Role
We are seeking a compassionate Housekeeping Assistant to assist in the daily cleaning of the Home to ensure a clean, safe and comfortable environment, giving our resident a prompt and courteous service at all times. Working alongside our catering and care teams, you’ll help create a safe, engaging and comfortable environment where residents can thrive.
What You'll Do
- Carry out high-quality cleaning across all areas, including bedrooms, communal spaces, bathrooms, offices, corridors, windows, and fixtures.
- Follow agreed cleaning procedures and hygiene standards to prevent cross-infection and maintain a safe environment.
- Use cleaning equipment safely and correctly, reporting any faults or issues promptly.
- Take responsibility for Health & Safety and COSHH compliance, reporting hazards, accidents, or concerns without delay.
- Work effectively to schedules and time limits, supporting colleagues, attending training/meetings, and reporting any resident concerns to care or nursing staff.
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Qualifications & Skills
- Good general education.
- Basic Food Awareness Certificate or NVQ level 2 is desirable (or willingness to work towards it).
- In good general health to meet the requirements of the role.
- Empathy with older people.
To Apply
The interviews will be held in person at Halliwell.
For more information on working in our team or to have an informal visit please contact us on 01892 525909
Elizabeth Finn Homes do not currently provide sponsorship, but we welcome applications from those who have a right to work in the UK.
Benefits
In return for the wonderful contribution our employees make we offer the following benefits:
- Enhances pay for family leave
- Overtime and bank holiday enhancements to pay
- Group pension scheme
- Occupational sick pay after probation
- Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme with free counselling and Mental Health First Aiders.
- Opportunity to earn rewards via Care Friends (refer a friend scheme) which you can cash in when you choose
- Free Blue Light card - provides members with thousands of amazing retail discounts
- Long service awards
- Subsidised meals while on duty
- Apprenticeships, continuous learning and development, professional development and study support opportunities
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Safeguarding
In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment Elizabeth Finn Homes implement a range of procedures and actions including Police/Enhanced DBS Checks to ensure our employees, residents and everyone is safeguarded, and abuse is prevented. This is in line with our company values, which are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.
Criminal record checks
As this role involves a regulated activity, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, with barred lists check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record.
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
Elizabeth Finn strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and everyone accepts each other’s differences.
Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts, nurtures and retains the best people.
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